Gigabyte Technology G-MAX N501 - Manuals

VII G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 C ongratulation for having purchased your new All-In-One Notebook Computer G-MAX N501. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 incorporates the remarkable performance and flexible connectivity, to give you a fine-tuned set of computin...

IX G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual About This User’s Manual W elcome to your All-In-One Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 User’s Manual. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Window...

X G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual There is no need to read the manual from the beginning to end. Simply find your way to the section that interests you using the index, or browse through the manual. You will come across the following icons in the manual: Helpful pointers and tricks to get more from you...

1 Contents Safety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ Regulatory Notices………………………………………………………….. Ⅳ About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501……………………. Ⅶ About This User’s Manual…………………………………………………. Ⅸ 1 Introducing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501…………3 1.1 Front Side………………….…………………….……………………………………4 1...

2 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6.3 The Main Menu……………………………………………………………………..53 6.4 The System Devices Menu…………………………………………………..54 6.5 The Security Menu………………………………………………………………. 57 6.6 The Boot Menu……………………………………………………………………..58 6.7 The Exit Menu……………………………………………………………………….59 6.8 How to Upgrade the BI...

3 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Y our notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the these powerful features in mobile computing, your notebook computer G-MAX N501 makes a natural high-performance companio...

4 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 1.1 Front 1 LCD Module Latch 6 Device Status Lights 2 Display 7 Optical Digital Drive 3 Easy Buttons 8 Keyboard 4 TouchPad 9 Power Button 5 TouchPad Button 10 Keyboard Status Lights 1 2 9 3 10 8 4 5 6 7

6 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 1.1.6 Device Status Lights Indicates power on; flashing indicates standby mode. Indicates battery status. For details, see Battery. Indicates wireless communication status. 1.1.7 Optical Digital Drive The optical digital drive provides a means for you to import/export ...

14 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 1.5 Bottom 1 Battery Release Latch 4 Memory Module Cover 2 Battery Pack 5 ODD Module Release Latch 3 HDD 1.5.1 Battery Release Latch The battery release latch secures the battery pack. To release, simply slide the latch across. The battery pack will pop up. 1.5.2 Batt...

17 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 2 Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Y our notebook computer G-MAX N501 is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get your notebook computer G-MAX N501 up and running as quickly as...

18 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off 2.1.1 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 The Power button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power button to start your notebook computer G-MAX N501 and check that if the Power LED turns on....

19 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 2.1.3 Installing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501’s Device Drivers If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer G-MAX N501, it is best to install all device drivers that you need by using the built-in devices of your notebook computer ...

20 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 2.1.4 Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 If you are not going to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 for a while, it is best to turn off the power of your notebook computer G-MAX N501 for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first a...

21 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPad 2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Basic Keyboard Functions Keypad Function Description Enter <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, ju...

23 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual Cursor Control Keys Keypad Function Description PgUp Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. PgDn Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Home Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. End Right arrow key. Moves t...

24 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual Windows Hot Keys Keypad Function Description <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. Special Function Key Notebook computer G-MAX N501 has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn>...

26 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 2.3 Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is based on a high performance AGP local bus controller. This controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions especially useful when you are co...

27 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. You can use the <Fn> + <F5> hot-key to switch the display betweenLCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display. 2.3.2 Changing ...

29 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 3 Cleaning & Maintenance Y our notebook computer G-MAX N501 will serve you well if you take care of it. This chapter describes some tips and notice about how to care and maintain your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

30 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 3.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 • The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence your notebook computer can be protected from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. • Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place it nea...

31 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equip...

32 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 3.2 Cleaning and Serving When cleaning your notebook, follow these steps: 1. Power off your notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 3.3 Maintaining the LCD Qua...

33 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual • Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed, most especially don't jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash. • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating...

35 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook computer G-MAX N501. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices ...

38 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 4.2 Adding and Removing SD Cards Before removing a SD Card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in data loss. Insert the SD card into the SD Card slot. This is the tiny slot below the PC Card – the two slots are...

39 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 4.4 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your notebook computer G-MAX N501 in order to obtain better performance. To install a memory module: 1. Remove the two screws securing the Memory Module Cover. 2. Lift off the Memory Module Cover. 3. There are two m...

41 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 5 The Power System This chapter describes how to use and manage the power system of your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

42 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 5.1 Power Management 5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501's Power See Battery for more information on getting the best performance from battery packs. Use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible, as battery ...

47 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 5.2.7 Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of time traveling, working without connecting your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to an electrical outlet, it may be a good idea to carry additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery an...

49 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6 Setting / BIOS Y our notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses the Insyde BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your notebook computer G-MAX N501 performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration ...

50 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring your operating system partition. Your hard drive must conform to the following specifications for this utility to run properly. 1. It must support FAT16, FAT32, an...

51 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Se...

52 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the ...

53 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6.3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the Information screen appears. Use the down key to select the Main Menu. Enter the Main Menu of the BIOS setup program to make changes to your notebook computer G-MAX N501's basic system configuration. Each of the ...

54 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 6.4 The System Devices Menu Selecting System Devices from the menu bar displays the System Devices Menu. This menu allows you to configure your notebook computer G-MAX N501's ports options. Each field on this menu is covered below. • FIR Ports This field allows you to...

55 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual The following options are available: — Normal (16650) — IrDA (HPSIR) — ASK IR — FAST IR The default value for this field is Fast IR. DMA Setting for Fast IR – This field is only available when the FIR Port Mode Setting for IRDA is set to FAST IR. The following options ...

56 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual The default value for this field is: LPT1, 378, IRQ 7 Changing the default address and IRQ settings for the Serial and LPT Port can cause conflicts with other installed peripherals. • Port Definition This field allows you to configure your notebook computer G-MAX N501...

57 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6.5 The Security Menu Your notebook computer G-MAX N501's advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup program. This section covers each parameter of the Security Menu. Selecting S...

58 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual Type the password and press the [Enter] key. You can type up to ten alphanumeric characters. Symbols are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the [Enter] key. The supervisor or user password is now set, and now you can choose when to ver...

59 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 6.7 The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Pressing the [Esc] key can be used to close an open menu o...

60 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual The next time you boot up your notebook computer G-MAX N501, the BIOS will attempt to load the values you saved in Non-Volatile memory. If these values cause the system boot to fail, reboot and press [F2] to enter the Setup program. Once in Setup, you can try to chang...

61 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual The system will remain in Setup after either selection. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to Non-Volatile RAM. • Discard Changes Restores the Setup program’s values to the ones it had when you entered the program duri...

62 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses EEPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. Please go to Gigabyte website ( http://www.giga-byte.com ...

65 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 7 Troubleshooting T his chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up your notebook computer G-MAX N501. Do not attempt to open and servic...

66 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual 7.1 Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook computer G-MAX N501, and it gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. I press the power switch, but my notebook computer G-MAX N501 does not ...

67 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual • The brightness level might be too low. Press<Fn>-< >and< ↑ Fn>-< > ↓ to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key<Fn>-<F5> to toggle the display back to ...

68 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on your notebook computer G-MAX N501’s left or rear. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does n...

69 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual 8 Specifications T his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your notebook computer G-MAX N501. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your notebook computer G-MAX N501 as specification is s...

70 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual CPU (1) • Intel Mobile Pentium ® M 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5Hz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz / Celeron ® M 1.2GHz, 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz. • 1 MB L2 Cache on CPU • Intel 855GM system controller (2) • Intel Mobile Pentium ® M Dothan 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz. • 2 MB L2 Cache on CPU • Intel 855GME sy...

71 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual Keyboard • 85 US (standard)Key with 101/102 key emulation • 1 Windows Keys, 1 Application Key • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length • Palm-rest External Interfaces • One 25-pin Parallel port with EPP/ECP capability • One 15-pin CRT port with DDC 2B support • One 7-pin...

72 G-MAX TM N501 User ’s Manual AC Adapter • Universal AC adapter module. Lite-on 60W 90-264V AC, 47-63Hz, or • Universal AC adapter module. API 60W 90-264V AC, 47-63Hz Power Management Functions • Standby mode, Suspend to RAM, or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By ...

73 G-MAX TM N501 User’s Manual APPENDIX A World Wide Service T his appendix gives information about world wide service of your notebook computer G-MAX N501.